This comment was posted on the discussion section on NPR and it seemed to be worth a look:
Saturday, August 04, 2012 2:26:25 AM
"Negativity bias"
Neuro-scientists like Rick Hanson have studied the brain's tendency towards negative thinking. It's unfortunate in some ways that we have this innate tendency, but it does keep us on our toes and has likely been one contributing factor to humankind's continued existence.
Here's an interview of Rick Hanson where he talks about that topic:
http://www.themindfulword.org/2012/buddhas-brain-interview-rick-hanson/
Neuro-scientists like Rick Hanson have studied the brain's tendency towards negative thinking. It's unfortunate in some ways that we have this innate tendency, but it does keep us on our toes and has likely been one contributing factor to humankind's continued existence.
Here's an interview of Rick Hanson where he talks about that topic:
http://www.themindfulword.org/2012/buddhas-brain-interview-rick-hanson/
Saturday, August 04, 2012 2:26:25 AM
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